Acute diarrhoea outbreak in Ambunti District in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea: a case report.
- Author:
Itaki RL.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Diarrhoea;
Outbreak;
Frieda River Project;
Ambunti;
East Sepik Province.
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2012;10(2):56-61
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In late December 2010 ten people from the village of Iniok, in the Ambunti District of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea died from acute watery diarrhea within the space of two weeks. This outbreak was reported in the local newspaper as cholera although no laboratory confirmation was made. With logistical support from the Frieda River Project operating in the area, a concerted effort from the project and district health authorities contained the outbreak in two weeks. This case study reflects on the containment of the outbreak, and discusses lessons learnt with future implications.
